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Kick bias to the curb with CURB, a technology-enhanced program for curtailing biased thinking and actions in social and educational situations. With CURB teachers  lead students through a sequence of topics and texts that foster connections with the rich tapestry of human experiences. Flexible topic choices and related texts allow for exploration of various dimensions of social difference. Thought-provoking materials shape students' perspectives and refine their thinking, reading and writing skills on socially complex topics. Career and lifeskills connections focus learning on designing innovative solutions for real-world challenges and build students' capacity as furture leaders and developers. Ignite creativity and empower your students to create a lasting impression in their life and work.

Age range: Grades 4-13

Audience: Language, special education and literacy professionals; school leaders and curriculum developers.

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This course equips educators with the evidence-based tools they need to effectively integrating the science of reading into their literacy instruction. Participants explore the llimitations of current models, and  learn how to pull on historical and emerging scientific understandingsto enhance rather than undermine and ignore the existing body of knowledge. The course covers scientific driven pathways to literacy, building foundation skills that support rapid progression in language and literacy acquisition, tracking progress and addressing exceptional difficulties, and transitioning away from a strong SOR approach when students no longer need it. By the end of the course, educators will have the knowledge and tools they need to effectively implement SOR based on solid understanding of the 300 years of research that precede recent discoveries.

Age range: Grades 1-5

Audience: Language, special education and literacy professionals; school leaders and curriculum developers.

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The course provides practical training in teaching children to read and write whole texts early in their development. Short video tutorials and brief digestible content provide guidance on helping children take their first steps into engaging with texts. Opportunities to apply learning with a small group of students in a school help teachers impact achievement in their school. Weekly group meetings to brainstorm, share lessons, and learn from other participants boost teachers' confidence that they are making a strong impact. Other features of the course include: 

1. Free teaching resources
2. Access to high-interest reading materials
3. Free video lesson library
4. Progress monitoring database 
5. Teacher community forum
   Cost: US $350 + $50 Registration (Payment Plan Available)

Duration: 12 Weeks 

Capacity: 10 Participants

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For some learners, "education as usual" has not allowed them to stay on track with their peers who find learning easy when it's done "the school-based way". The PD series provides practical insights into ways of optimizing literacy learning for those who fall easily behind. What are the most  essential  skils and processes to learn and master? How can these be more efficiently mastered?  Why makes generative thinkers more successful at language learning? The series answers these and other questions

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The course uses a structural-functional approach to strengthen adult oral language, reading, and writing skills using focused, small group sessions and independent daily exercises.  Through work-related, task-oriented interaction and career-relevant reading and writing activities, adults deepen their competence at using English for everyday job communication.  Systematic  embedding of language elements ensures growing English mastery approach and strengthens learner awareness and use of the language structures and functions that enable effective communication. Structured talk and community-based writing strengthen learners' ability to understand and communicate messages with precision, fluency and cultural appropriacy. Reading tutorials help adult gain the basic reading skills they might lack in their first language.

Venue: Online, Zoom

Frequency: 2 per week on M/TM OR Sa/Su for 1 hour; daily exercises.

Language Level: Basic/intermediate 

The course uses a language-experience, Bible-based approach to strengthen adult oral language, reading, and writing skills using focused, small group sessions and independent daily exercises. Through thought-provoking, Bible-based conversations and readings, adults deepen their competence at using English for everyday communication.  Systematic  embedding of language elements ensures growing language mastery, and a thematic approach creates meaningful links between scriptural messages and activities in daily life and  living.  Structured talk and community-based writing strengthen learners' ability to understand and communicate messages with precision, fluency and cultural appropriacy.  

Venue: Online, Zoom

Frequency: 2 per week on T/TH OR Sa/Su for 1 hour; daily exercises.

Language Level: Basic